Social Impact Strategist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,141,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Social Impact Strategist to lead the design and implementation of transformative programs. This fully remote role connects teams and partners across locations, driving measurable social change and ensuring accountability.

You will set strategic direction, develop innovative solutions, and rigorously evaluate program effectiveness. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and at least 8 years in social impact design, measurement, and international

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of developing, managing and evaluating social impact programs.
• Experience with impact measurement and evaluation frameworks.
• Proven ability to work with remote or distributed teams.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the overall social impact strategy aligned with goals and frameworks.
• Design scalable, sustainable programs addressing complex social issues.
• Establish KPIs and methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Lead evaluation of program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to foster partnerships and relevance.
• Advise leadership on investments and resource allocation for impact.
• Create reports and presentations communicating strategy and progress.
• Mentor teams in impact measurement tools and methodologies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's/PhD in International Development or related field

Tools

SPSS

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent international development agency focused on poverty alleviation and economic empowerment, is seeking a visionary Social Impact Strategist to lead the design and implementation of transformative programs. This role is critical in ensuring our initiatives achieve measurable and sustainable positive change in the communities we serve. As a fully remote position, you will be empowered to connect and collaborate with teams and partners across various geographical locations, driving impact from wherever you are. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction, developing innovative solutions, and rigorously evaluating program effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a data-driven thinker with extensive experience in social program design, impact measurement, and a profound understanding of global development challenges. Join our client in shaping a more equitable future, remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the overall social impact strategy, aligning with organizational goals and global development frameworks.
• Design innovative, scalable, and sustainable programs and interventions to address complex social issues.
• Establish robust impact measurement frameworks, including defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Lead the evaluation of program effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring accountability.
• Conduct research on best practices and emerging trends in social impact and development.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, government agencies, and other non-profits, to foster partnerships and ensure program relevance.
• Advise leadership on strategic investments and resource allocation to maximize social impact.
• Develop compelling reports and presentations to communicate program strategies, progress, and impact to internal and external audiences.
• Mentor and guide program teams in the application of impact measurement tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in International Development, Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing, managing, and evaluating social impact programs, preferably in an international development context.
• Demonstrated expertise in impact measurement, data analysis, and the use of evaluation frameworks (e.g., Logic Models, Theory of Change).
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) being a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategies clearly.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Deep understanding of social justice issues and sustainable development principles.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Significant opportunity to influence and shape global development initiatives.
• Access to cutting-edge research and development practices.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Contribute to meaningful and lasting social change on a global scale.